Week of April 1
Dear Parents, I hope you are having a pleasant weekend.
The Spring Creek word of the week was - - Independent. I am sadly sitting here right now, because I am not being independent. My battery died and I am waiting on my husband to return from the farm to give me a jump. I am ever so thankful that I my battery decided not to work while it sits safely in the garage. Personal goal for the week: learn to use a battery charger.
Our students, however, are beginning to be problem solvers and independent in the classroom. Small issues that arise are no longer needing my assistance, and it makes me proud when I see their independence.
This past week our third graders experienced what a real STAAR test day would be like. The test taken was the 2018 math and reading STAAR test. We will be sending home your child’s performance data next week. You will be able to see what skills were on the test. The data will also include not only how they performed, but what answers they chose for each question along with the correct answer choice. You can go to the TEA website to view or download a copy of these tests to review the questions if you please.
Field Trip on Monday!! Please remember students should wear this year’s cardinal t-shirt, bring a lunch (including a drink) in a clear zip-lock bag clearly labeled with name. We will go to A&M for the Story Pirates performance and then each lunch at Bee Creek Park. We will return to school after lunch.
This week in Room 304:
Reading: We will be looking at characteristics of different Genres including: Realistic Fiction, Traditional Literature (Folktales/Fables, Legends, and Myths), and Mysteries.
Writing: Students will continue drafting summaries, editing, revising and begin publishing their brochure about their animal.
Grammar: Apostrophes with Possessive Nouns
Social Studies: Supply and Demand and Bartering and Trading
Spelling: List #26 rule
The (au) sound in initial or medial position of a one-syllable base word before l = a (salt)
# The final (l) sound after the (au) sound in a one-syllable base word is spelled ll *Third Grade Sight Word List
1 salt
2 halt
3 bald
4 scald
5 false
#6 wall
#7 stall
*8 favorite
*9 you’re
*10 neighbor
Homework: Math given by Mrs. Barrett. Spelling Monday write words using the spelling rule. Tuesday, add words using the spelling rule. Read 100 Words per week.
Reading Across Genres Challenge: Students will be introduced to the Reading Across Genres Challenge the week. It is optional but encouraged. Students will earn a brag tag for each genre book they read and complete independently and write a quick response page. Reading will be done outside and during school. Books can be chosen from public, school, home, and class libraries. Happy Reading!
April
Mon. 1 - OPAS Story Pirates and Bee Creek Park 8:45 - 1:00
Fri. 5 - Spring Creek Movie Night in the Gym 6:00pm
Fri. 19 - Holiday
Mon. 22 - Holiday
Thurs. 25 - 1st Grade program 2:15
Mon 29 - Fri 3- Book Fair Week
Tues. 30 - Family Book Fair Night & Publishing Night 5:00
I’m looking forward to many jokes on Monday. Happy April Fool’s Day!
Carla Youngblood
Mrs. Youngblood’s Website: http://carlayoungblood.wix.com/third-grade
